Database/query file (-MDQ)

Use the Database/Query File adapter command (-MDQ) to specify the name of the database/query file (.mdq) that contains the database definition for the database to be used (as specified using the -DBNAME adapter command). This Database/Query File adapter command can be used for a source or target or in a GET or PUT function.

-MDQ mdq_file

When this adapter command is used, the .mdq file must be available at map run time. Also, if the database/query file is not in the same directory as the compiled map file, the full path name is required.

Note: Using the combination of the Database Name adapter command (-DBNAME) and the Database/Query File adapter command (-MDQ) provides the same information as the combination of the Connect String adapter command (-C), the User Name adapter command (-US), and the Password adapter command (-PW). If both sets of commands exist in the command line, the -C, -US, and -PW combination takes precedence.